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Job description
Board Director of Community Partnerships & Outreach
Womanity Portrait Foundation provides portrait photography, storytelling, wellness retreats, exhibitions, and healing-centered arts programs for women impacted by breast cancer. Strong community partnerships help women learn about these programs through trusted healthcare providers, support organizations, community groups, and local institutions.
The Board Director of Community Partnerships & Outreach will help Womanity reach more women, develop meaningful collaborations, secure donated services and program spaces, and build stronger connections throughout San Diego County. This person will play an important role in making sure their programs are visible, accessible, and connected to the communities they are designed to serve.
Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes
Key Responsibilities
Develop partnerships with hospitals, oncology centers, breast cancer organizations, wellness providers, community groups, arts organizations, museums, businesses, and public agencies
Identify opportunities for participant referrals, program collaborations, exhibitions, donated services, venues, sponsorships, volunteer recruitment, and community outreach
Participate in board meetings, planning, and organizational decisions
Help establish annual partnership and outreach priorities
Advise the board on community engagement and relationship development
Support the organization’s growth throughout San Diego County and nearby communities
Help develop a future outreach or partnerships committee
Collaborate with other board members on fundraising, marketing, programs, and volunteer recruitment
Seek donated professional services, program materials, venues, food, transportation, and other in‑kind support
Help introduce the organization to potential sponsors and community supporters
Represent Womanity at selected meetings, presentations, networking events, and community gatherings
Recruit volunteers, facilitators, wellness professionals, and other program partners
Maintain clear records of outreach, conversations, follow‑ups, and partnership opportunities
Help prepare partnership presentations, outreach materials, and introductory communications
Follow up consistently with prospective and current partners
Required Skills/Experience
Strong relationship‑building and communication skills
Comfortable introducing the organization and speaking about its mission
Outgoing, professional, and respectful in community settings
Able to build trust across healthcare, nonprofit, arts, government, and business communities
Organized and consistent with follow‑up
Able to work independently while keeping the founder and board informed
Comfortable attending occasional meetings and community events
Commitment to participant privacy, dignity, and consent
Genuine interest in supporting women affected by breast cancer
Desired Skills/Experience
Experience in community engagement, partnership development, healthcare outreach, social services, nonprofit leadership, public affairs, business development, volunteer coordination, arts administration, breast cancer support, or community organizing is helpful but not required.
Existing relationships with San Diego County hospitals, cancer centers, nonprofits, museums, businesses, public agencies, or women-centered organizations would be valuable.
Time Commitment: Approximately 3-4 hours per week, including one board meeting per month, with a minimum commitment of one year. Some responsibilities can be completed remotely, but regular participation in community meetings, networking opportunities, programs, or events in San Diego County will be encouraged.
Onboarding Process: Selected applicants will participate in an introductory interview with the Founder, followed by a conversation with members of the board. Final candidates may be asked to provide professional references and examples of relevant community engagement, partnership development, healthcare outreach, nonprofit, or leadership experience. The selected candidate will review the organization’s bylaws, board expectations, conflict‑of‑interest requirements, confidentiality practices, current programs, partnership history, and outreach priorities. The application and onboarding process is expected to take approximately 2-4 weeks.
Physical Requirements: No specific physical abilities are required. Womanity Portrait Foundation is open to discussing reasonable accommodations for meetings, communications, and community participation.
About Womanity Portrait Foundation
Based in San Diego and serving women across Southern California, the misson of Womanity Portrait Foundation is to empowerwomen through art, storytelling, and community. They create spaces for women to be seen, heard, and connected, andshare their stories to build empathy, raise awareness, celebrate resilience, and inspire change. Their current programs primarily support women affected by breast cancer, while theirbroader mission embraces the many experiences that shape women’s lives.
Issue Area(s) Arts & Culture
Population Served People with Health-based Concerns
Activity Type Public Relations/Marketing
Requirements
Age Minimum (with Adult): 28+ , Minimum Age:28+
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Worksite address
san diego, CA, 92189, US
Who can apply
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